Introduction
Berekum Holy Family Hospital (HFH) is a Catholic Diocesan Hospital which serves as the Municipal Hospital. It is part of the Sunyani Diocesan Health Service (DHS) and the Diocesan Health Service Board (DHSB) serves as the Governing Board. It was established in 1948 by the Medical Mission Sisters (MMS) and became a Diocesan Hospital in 1978.
HFH since 1969 has been Network with the Ministry of Health (MoH), a private hospital and community-based facilities and personnel and it is coordinated by the Municipal Health Management Team (MHMT).
Training
Berekum HFH has a Nursing Training College and Midwifery Training School attached to the Hospital. The School of Nursing and the Midwifery Training School started in 1955 and 1964 respectively. These two schools were the only professional training programmes for nurses in the Brong Ahafo Region until 2004 when the Government established one in Sunyani. HFH also trains subsidiary staff: EN Anesthetics, Theatre Technicians, Laboratory Assistants, Ward Assistants and Dispensary Assistants for local use and other Institutions.
Vision
A Health Service that is best in meeting patient needs and expectations.
Mission
To provide high quality healthcare in the most efficient and innovative manner, specific to the needs of the needs of the communities we serve and at all times acknowledge the dignity of the human person.
Goal
To improve and sustain the trust to provide Healthcare services to the underserved in society. The Trust will continue to empower its clients to be responsible for their own healthcare and those of society.